Sanderson

Census-designated place in Terrell County, Texas

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Sanderson is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in Terrell County, Texas, with 664 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 2,789 ft (850 m) above sea level.

About Sanderson

Sanderson is a census-designated place (CDP) in and the county seat of Terrell County, Texas, United States. Its population was 664 at the 2020 census. Sanderson was created in 1882 as a part of neighboring Pecos County. It became the seat of Terrell County in 1905.

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Living in Sanderson

Median household income
$46,667
Median home value
$109,100
Median age
60.5
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Sanderson, TX population

Sanderson had 664 residents in the 2020 Census.

2020 Census664
Density158 per sq mi (61 per km²)

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.

Sanderson at a glance

StateTexas (TX)
CountyTerrell County
TypeCensus-designated place
Population664 (2020)
Land area4.19 sq mi (10.9 km²)
Elevation2,789 ft (850 m)
Coordinates30.1508° N, 102.4079° W
ZIP code79848
Census code (GEOID)4865084

Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.

Frequently asked questions about Sanderson

What county is Sanderson in?

Sanderson is in Terrell County, Texas.

What is the population of Sanderson, TX?

664 people lived in Sanderson at the 2020 Census.

What is the ZIP code of Sanderson, TX?

The ZIP code of Sanderson is 79848.

What is the elevation of Sanderson?

2,789 feet (850 m) above sea level.

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